HB169 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jim Patterson
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Athlete Agents Commission, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2019
Summary: The bill continues the Alabama Athlete Agents Commission's existence and operations through October 1, 2019 under the Sunset Law.
What This Bill Does
It keeps the Alabama Athlete Agents Commission alive for a set period and preserves the current rules that establish and govern the Commission (Sections 8-26A-1 to 8-26A-31). It becomes law immediately upon the Governor's signature (or otherwise becoming law).

Who It Affects
Athlete agents and organizations that regulate or are regulated by the Alabama Athlete Agents Commission, who will continue to operate under the current rules through 2019.
Student-athletes and other individuals who interact with athlete agents in Alabama, who are subject to the Commission's oversight during the extension.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Sunset Committee recommends continuance of the Alabama Athlete Agents Commission until October 1, 2019.
Section 2: The Commission's existence and functions, under Sections 8-26A-1 to 8-26A-31, are continued until October 1, 2019, and those code sections are expressly preserved.
Section 3: The Legislature concurs in the Sunset Committee recommendations.
Section 4: The act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor, or otherwise becoming law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Athlete Agents Commission